Fun story, well written and very well narrated

So, you're a witch on the run from a Vatican kill squad and you come across a drop dead gorgeous daylighter. What's a girl to do?Why, go out for a drink and let him take you back to his place of course - which is when it gets really interesting!I came across this story (there's 5 in the series) because I was looking for more books narrated by Amanda Ronconi (she does all the Molly Harper books too - check 'em out, you won't regret it) and was stoked to discover Tate Halladay is another great writer. Her stories are funny, quirky and 'different'. So now I have another author to follow -bonus! :D

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Amy J

11-08-2013

Tall, Dark, Dead & Poorly Edited

This book has inspired me to write my first review. I have listened to 100s of book on audible and frequently let the reviews guide my purchase but have never been moved to review a book before. I bought this book because the storyline seemed like fun and the narrator, Ms. Ronconi, is my favorite narrator. She does an excellent job, as usual, giving each character their own unique voice. The story itself was sweet, funny, romantic and entertained me from start to finish. It reminded me very much of Molly Harper's novels, also narrated by Ms. Ronconi. At this point I will try to explain why this book only received a 2 star rating. The editing was awful. The first hour or two was seamless but after that everything went south. Phrases were overlapped on top of each other, spacing between words would lag way, way too long. Everything would be fine for a minute or two and then the issues would start again. I was able to decipher the sentence structure but it was unbelievably frustrating and very distracting. The errors were so noticeable that I believe nobody gave the final product even a cursory listen. If I were the author I would be very disappointed and embarrassed that this was the final result. I have to admit though I enjoyed the story and narration enough that I plan on downloading at least the next book in the series.

91 of 91 people found this review helpful

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3 out of 5 stars

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4 out of 5 stars

lindag319

30-05-2013

Technical difficulties?

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I would recommend the authur and the story, but not the audible version. There are an overwhelming number of instances of POOR editing. So many that it distracts from the overall experience of this book. But I do enjoy Amanda Ronconi and look for books she has narrated. .

65 of 65 people found this review helpful

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Deborah

22-09-2013

Book has glitches

I enjoyed the book and the narration was great. The only problem was that in several places throughout the book there were technical glitches where words overlapped or were just garbled completely.

I will continue with the series. Hopefully the next books won't have issues.

27 of 27 people found this review helpful

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Julius

10-06-2013

Audio editing is a joke

This editing is the WORST I've experienced on Audible. It is horrible! Don't you guys have quality requirements? It made it ecyremely annoying to listen to and hard to follow at times. I can't recommend this title. The editing drstroyed tjis book. The only thing that made me finish was that I like Amanda Ronconi as a narrator.

51 of 54 people found this review helpful

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Bala

19-12-2013

Even Amanda couldn't save this much

Amanda Ronconi is a fantastic narrator. She brings each book she reads literally to life. If it wasn't for her, I'd have tossed this away within the first couple of chapters.

The book had some flashes of brilliance, some fleeting moments of entertainment, overall I couldn't wait for it to finish. Finish it I did, I wanted to finish the story, there was some curiosity about how it would progress, so I guess it was a sale price well spent for the few hours it occupied my mind. Unfortunately I kept expecting Molly Harperesque brilliance which just does not exist in this story.

Get it if it's on sale, otherwise not worth a credit.

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

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Tabitha

11-09-2013

Good...

Tall, Dark, and Dead has a great blend of folklore/mythology that kept me listening to the end. There are witches, Vatican witch hunters, and vampires galore, but Hallaway offers a different take on Vampire lore that is fresh and intriguing. There are the "traditionally" made vampires, and then there is Sebastian. Walking in the daylight is not the only oddity about Sebastian either. While the story is interesting, the characters didn't really do it for me. The book was a decent listen that I did enjoy and would recommend to vampire fans, but unlike with some other series, I didn't have the desire to rush out and buy the second book. I'm not sure I will get around to reading the other Garnet Lacey books anytime soon. I am a huge fan of Ronconi as a narrator, and she did not disappoint here. She was actually the reason I picked up the book in the first place.

All-in-all a good listen.

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

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Jill

26-08-2013

Thoroughly enjoyable!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

It is one of the more light-hearted para-normal books and while it is never laugh-out-loud funny, it is totally amusing.

What about Amanda Ronconi’s performance did you like?

Amanda does a full range of voices never leaving you wondering which character is supposed to be talking! Very articulate.

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C. Macduff

27-09-2013

Funny and enjoyable light listen

What did you love best about Tall, Dark, and Dead?

Good story. Enjoyed the characters, the storyline and the humor. It's not a laugh out loud humor, but a more subtle makes you smile. I enjoy the way the author adds levity to various situations in the story.

What does Amanda Ronconi bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I love Amanda Ronconi's narrations. She is great at distinguishing the characters voices and good with accents. That's very important to me. If the narration is bad, then I sometimes have to stop listening to the book. NEVER the situation with an Amanda Ronconi narration. She always does an excellent job!

Any additional comments?

If you like light, paranormal romances, you'll enjoy this book.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

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3 out of 5 stars

Ashley

01-07-2013

Paranormal Chick Lit

Would you listen to Tall, Dark, and Dead again? Why?

I would definitely continue the series. I liked the characters and I LOVE Amanda Ronconi's narration.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

It felt a little rushed, but since this wasn't a real thriller, it was okay.

What about Amanda Ronconi’s performance did you like?

She sounds like she would be one of my good friends. The right amount of sarcasm and seriousness. She's amazing.

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Linda

08-04-2014

Good

Along the lines of Molly Harpers books, not quite as humorous but still entertaining. It delves more deeply into pagan beliefs and magic. and less on the vampire side. the give and take between the two main characters is interesting, and the protagonist is definitely one you just want to end up dead, she does a good job of making him annoying.

Amanda Ronconi, as always delivers a flawless performance and keeps you engaged and brings the characters to life.

There are some sound flaws in the editing but not bad enough to avoid the book.

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Andromeda's Twin

15-05-2013

Loved this

I shall start by saying that Amanda Ronconi is most likely responsible for the 'awesomeness' of this audio version but that said, the story is great. I enjoyed it immensely and have no desire to post any spoilers but feel it only fair to say that fans of Molly Harper's Jane Jameson or Nicole Peeler's Jane True are most likely going to enjoy these books.

There is humour, intrigue and romance with a paranormal edge that just makes everything so much more enjoyable.

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

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Amazon Customer

10-06-2014

Not for a middle aged woman like me!

Any additional comments?

I think this story would suit a much younger listener, late teens early twenties.The style of writing was not for me but I think the Twilight generation would enjoy it

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

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4 out of 5 stars

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Mrs. S. B. Potter

24-02-2015

Okay

If you could sum up Tall, Dark, and Dead in three words, what would they be?

Strange story. Not light or fun but well worth listening to. Not a typical witch read & it is quite hard to like the main character (always a plus for me). Didn't have me rushing out to buy the next but I have a character flaw that I like 'nice endings'. Will I listen to the others...yes but this is a have to be in the mood book.